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sec.105 Purpose of ch 5
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for— the making of references to the Mental Health Court in relation to the mental state of persons charged with serious offences; and the hearing of references— made under chapter 4 , or this chapter, in relation to persons charged with serious offences; or made under chapter 6 in relation to persons charged with indictable offences; and the decisions the court may make on a reference, including the making of a forensic order or treatment support order; and the admissibility and use of evidence, victim impact statements and other matters.
- (a) the making of references to the Mental Health Court in relation to the mental state of persons charged with serious offences; and
- (b) the hearing of references— (i) made under chapter 4 , or this chapter, in relation to persons charged with serious offences; or (ii) made under chapter 6 in relation to persons charged with indictable offences; and
- (i) made under chapter 4 , or this chapter, in relation to persons charged with serious offences; or
- (ii) made under chapter 6 in relation to persons charged with indictable offences; and
- (c) the decisions the court may make on a reference, including the making of a forensic order or treatment support order; and
- (d) the admissibility and use of evidence, victim impact statements and other matters.
- (i) made under chapter 4 , or this chapter, in relation to persons charged with serious offences; or
- (ii) made under chapter 6 in relation to persons charged with indictable offences; and